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Bernie (2012)
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Richard Linklater Director

previously directed Me and Orson Welles

A true story about a small-town in Texas, where the local mortician, Bernie, a man beloved by everyone, strikes up a friendship with a wealthy widow. However when the nicest man in town makes friends with the most evil woman alive, it takes an unexpected turn.

Writers
	Skip Hollandsworth	screenplay
	Richard Linklater	screenplay

Cast
	Jack Black	Bernie Tiede
	Matthew McConaughey	Danny Buck Davidson
	Shirley MacLaine	Majorie Nugent
	Tommy G. Kendrick	Larry Brumley
	Gary Teague	Neighborhood Onlooker
	Rick Dial	Don Leggett
	Mona Lee Fultz	Cashier
	Brady Coleman	Scrappy Holmes
	Dale Dudley	Jerry
	Grant James	Mr. Estes
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Richard Linklater's latest is based on the true story of a man who allegedly killed his sugar mama. I can believe that Jack Black would do that.

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review	A black comedy, well-acted, unusual and uproariously funny (4 out of 5)	biggest_loser
blog	Complete List of Independent Spirit Awards Nominees (2012) !!!!!!	VioletEyedDragon
review	Murder Mystery That's More Interesting for Characters Than Plot (3 out of 5)	etragedy
news	In Theaters: April 27th	staceywi

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Name	Bernie
US Release	April 27, 2012
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Runtime	104
Language(s)	Add a new language English
Genre(s)	Add a new genre Crime Drama Comedy
Theme(s)	Add a new theme true story homosexuality
Rating	PG-13
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